This interview first aired on the November 22, 2014 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
Kayla Hack learned about FFA when she was in middle school, and it was the organization’s leadership opportunities that attracted her to become a member. Kayla talks about how FFA prepares students for careers in the industry of agriculture and the role FFA members can play in telling the story of agriculture.

These interviews first aired on the November 22, 2014 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
Interviews with JoAnn Pfeiffer from Ohio, Region IV winner; David Overcash from North Carolina, Region V winner; Rachel Sauvola from Wisconsin, Region III winner; and Sherry Heishman from Virginia, Region VI winner. The National Agriscience Teacher of the Year award recognizes teachers who have inspired and enlightened their students through engaging and interactive lessons in the science of agriculture.

This interview first aired on the November 22, 2014 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
Orion Samuelson talks with FFA advisor Kip Hansen about one of the country’s newest FFA chapters – Utah’s Canyon View FFA Chapter that was chartered in April 2014. Chapter president Ashley Hopkins talks about her role as president of the new chapter and her participation in various CDE activities.

The following interviews aired on the November 15 and 16, 2014 “FFA Today” shows on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
National FFA Advisor Steve Brown presents the national advisor’s challenge, explaining that people who ‘Go All Out’ must have Purpose, Passion and Persistence.

The following interviews aired on the November 15 and 16, 2014 “FFA Today” shows on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
More than 60 workshops are offered for students and teachers at the national FFA convention, covering topics ranging from diversity to careers in agricultural education.

The following interviews aired on the November 15 and 16, 2014 “FFA Today” shows on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
Representatives from the Hall of States at the national FFA convention talk about how the exhibits highlight each state’s traditions and illustrate agricultural diversity across the United States.

The following interviews aired on the November 15 and 16, 2014 “FFA Today” shows on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
Nikki Hall, a member of the Marissa FFA Chapter in Illinois, talks about attending her first national FFA convention.

The following interviews aired on the November 15 and 16, 2014 “FFA Today” shows on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
Members of the Beech Grove FFA Chapter in Indiana talk about their Day of Service activities at Safe Place.

The following interviews aired on the November 15 and 16, 2014 “FFA Today” shows on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
National FFA Organization COO Joshua Bledsoe talks about the expo at the national FFA convention and the career opportunities that FFA members can explore there. Orion Samuelson, host of the RFD-TV telecast of the convention, describes the positive stories that FFA members have to share.

The following interviews aired on the November 1 and 2, 2014 “FFA Today” shows on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 80.
The 2014-15 National FFA Officers are announced at the final convention session on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.